be ready or forced to prove one's ability to cope well with a demanding situation
奮發(fā)，鼓起勇氣
(of a demanding situation) test someone's ability to face difficulties
（嚴峻形勢）使奮發(fā)，激勵某人戰(zhàn)勝困難
Prepared to accept a challenge and do one's best.
奮發(fā)：準(zhǔn)備接受挑戰(zhàn)并盡最大努力